Ryan's turbo build
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I actually got the rebuild kits from NAPA, the only part number I have is 83030, and that is for the "rear caliper bushing kit." I will get part numbers for the actual rebuild kits and for the front bushing kit tomorrow.
Thanks, but whats wrong with my shocks?
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I am actually very pleased with them, I was a little skeptical if using the dampener controller would even be noticeable. But it is nice to put them on the soft side and enjoy the ride. I have yet to track the car, but once it's built and done I will get a true feel for how they work on the track, if not I will look into something else, some custom Penske shocks maybe. I don't know, they might work flawlessly on the track as well, time will tell.
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I know they're not the best on the market, but certainly a far cry from "non-quality". They're $1500 shocks for goodness sake, 1800 with the controller. And perform with the best of the sub $1500 suspensions available today.
If anything Ryan should address the non-1.8'ness of this build. Thats pretty much the only thing that bothers me
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Here is a picture of the front back together minus upper ball joints and brake pads.
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Then when you put it on, be careful with how you align it. It may not look 100% correct at first, but if you put it on evenly after sitting in the sun mounted on the car it should come out right.
Mine looked funny for a few days, i ended up pulling and putting it back on once more after because it annoyed me. It still didn't look 100% correct after putting it back on, but a month later and it looked perfect. I assumed it was the heating/cooling cycles and it being mounted evenly on the bumper that evened it out.